Topic: ARB 90 Degree Solenoid Adapter

[redwolf3]

Tried to search on this but I haven't had much luck with what I'm looking for.

I recently installed an ARB Air Locker along with one of their compact pumps. The pump is installed under the hood of my '85 4Runner, but space is a little bit tight. I'm wondering if anyone knows of or has installed a 90 degree adapter on the output of the solenoid valves to change the exit angle for the push-in line? This will allow me to run the line without having to put any significant kinks in it, which sounds like it is the preferred method.

I saw that MC has a 90 degree fitting that looks like it might work, but it explicitly says it is for the exhaust side.

If there is no drop-in replacement, is anyone aware of what thread size the solenoid valve output is? I believe it may be a 1/8 BSPT fitting, but I couldn't find any information on the ARB website or literature to confirm this.

Thanks!

[Ritchie]

I have one on the exhaust side solenoid for the rear locker.  The exhaust & output ports should be the same thread.
I don't see why it wouldn't work as the straight fitting does.

I'd try it in your case.  Worse case scenario is it won't but can't hurt to try.

Give it a shot.

[OTO Phil]

Is there not enough room to tilt the whole compressor to the side?

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[redwolf3 [OP]]

Ritchie-
That may be the route I have to go. I guess I can always buy 2 and save one for the exhaust port on the rear locker (if I ever add one).

ExCabSwap-
Not in my case, I'm also trying to add a fuse panel and a few other things in the same location (not a lot of room under the hood in my 85).

I could mount the fuse panel on the other side, but I don't like the idea of running a big power wire all the way across the engine bay, just to run it all back again.

TBH: I was hoping this would be a fairly common use case, but I guess I was wrong. That would explain why I couldn't find any other examples of anyone having tried it.


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[OTO Phil]

Are you in WA by chance?

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[redwolf3 [OP]]

No, sorry. I'm located in CA.


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[OTO Phil]

I've got a friend who works at ARB.. I'll ask him

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[redwolf3 [OP]]

That would be cool, thanks man.

I sent ARB an email as well, but haven't heard anything back yet.

I'm sure I'm way overthinking this whole thing, but I like things to fit a certain way. If I'm doing a trail repair, I don't care, but if I'm building it fresh I get a bit OCD, haha.


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[OTO Phil]

Just for reference, here's where I installed my compressor. It's on the driver's side, next to the clutch master. Agreed not much room in these old trucks..



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[Ritchie]

Redwolf,
Any luck/ progress with the solenoid adapter?

[redwolf3 [OP]]

Redwolf,
Any luck/ progress with the solenoid adapter?

I haven't actually had time to mess with it yet. Right after the last post I got a nasty infection that I'm still fighting. Hoping to be over it soon though.


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[redwolf3 [OP]]

Just for reference, here's where I installed my compressor. It's on the driver's side, next to the clutch master. Agreed not much room in these old trucks..

ExCabSwab:
Your setup is similar to mine, except I wanted (or chose) to install the compressor on my passenger side fender. I wanted to keep the wiring and hosing as short as possible, and at the time this seemed like the prudent choice. In looking at my engine compartment, I'm not really sure I need the adapters anymore as I was able to clock the pump enough so that it clears the hood.

I ended up rotating it 45 degrees clockwise so it is now facing the upper intake which seems to have cured most of my clearance concerns. Despite that, I went ahead and ordered 2 of Marlin's 90 Degree Exhaust adapters, just because I'm curious if they will work (and extra clearance never hurt anyone). If they do work, cool, if not, I'll just use them for redirecting the solenoid exhaust.

Here's where mine is currently installed (before rotating it):

[OTO Phil]

lemme know if they work I NEED to reroute my exhaust somewhere else.. everything is getting covered with oil..

[:)bestgen4runner]

lemme know if they work I NEED to reroute my exhaust somewhere else.. everything is getting covered with oil..

That's a sign of a bigger problem?
Oil should not be coming out the exhaust port. 
suspect Leaking O-rings in your air locker. 

[OTO Phil]

That's a sign of a bigger problem?
Oil should not be coming out the exhaust port. 
suspect Leaking O-rings in your air locker. 

I don't think they're leaking. My compressor holds pressure for longer than almost any other I've seen. Holds for a few minutes before turning on again...

Still, I'll call up 4wp and ask.. it's still under the extrended warranty. Thanks for the heads up.

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[:)bestgen4runner]

Skank's holds over night. Thats Impressive, Its less than a year old.
When I got My truck the compressor would kick on about every 20min just for a second. I replaced the o rings in the air locker and now Mine holds for hours. I have installed an autometer air pressure gauge on My pillar so I can monitor it. Love it!
I have never seen a drip of oil from the exhaust.
I have repaired this issue on another air locker. O rings cured the issue.

[OTO Phil]

Thanks

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